The Forum Non Conveniens Principle Allows a Court to Refuse

question 66

Multiple Choice

The forum non conveniens principle allows a court to refuse to hear a proceeding because another jurisdiction is more appropriate or more closely connected to the matter.Factors relevant to determining which of the multiple forums is more appropriate include all of the following EXCEPT

• A)the convenience,location,and expense for parties and witnesses in each forum.
• B)the avoidance of multiple proceedings-that is,whether a foreign jurisdiction has already assumed jurisdiction.
• C)the law to be applied to the dispute.
• D)whether the plaintiff has been declared a frivolous and vexatious litigant.
• E)the ability to enforce any resulting judgment.

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Definitions:

Comparative Advantage

The ability of an individual, firm, or country to produce a particular good or service at a lower opportunity cost than others, leading to a basis for beneficial trade.

Opportunity Cost

The cost of forgoing the next best alternative when making a decision, effectively the value of the opportunity lost.

Import Commodities

Goods or services brought into one country from another for the purpose of trade.

Economic Organization

Structured arrangements within an economy that determine how resources are allocated, goods are produced, and services are distributed.